Why Cardinals Took A Chance On Brad Penny

A grand start to his Cardinals career culminated with a grand slam for pitcher Brad Penny before an injury described as minor became something major.

RetroSimba

Cardinals Hurlers Field-Test New Pitches

He’s tried holding the baseball deeper in his hand. He’s tried closing his index finger and thumb to make a circle near the commissioner’s signature, or running his finger against the seam. He’s thrown the pitch to lefthanded hitters and righthanded hitters, ahead in the count and behind, and still Miles Mikolas feels he doesn’t have a grip on a good changeup.

Birdland

Mailbag: Could Yadier Molina Really Miss Out On The Hall Of Fame?

It’s time again for the weekly Baseball STL mailbag, found each Friday at KMOV.com and on the Baseball STL app. Got questions about the Cardinals (or anything else, really) that you’d like to see answered by KMOV’s baseball writers, JJ Bailey and Brenden Schaeffer? Send a tweet with #BaseballSTLmailbag and your question could be featured in a future edition of the mailbag!

KMOV

How Cardinals Hit The Jackpot With Kyle Lohse

Forced into action out of desperation, the Cardinals went looking for a starting pitcher three weeks before the opening of the 2008 season and, in a stroke of good luck, found someone who would become the staff ace.

RetroSimba

You Don't Have To Like It, But The Cardinals Have A Plan For Pitching

I’ve repeatedly expressed my concerns about the strength and depth of the Cardinals’ starting rotation for 2018. The word I keep coming back to is “vulnerable.”

101 ESPN

Cardinals Counted On Matt Clement To Start For Them

Though he hadn’t pitched in the major leagues since having shoulder surgery, the Cardinals signed Matt Clement with the expectation he would be on their Opening Day roster and ready to contribute as part of their 2008 starting rotation.

RetroSimba

The Ten Greatest Free Agent Signings Of The John Mozeliak Era

Which signings from the last decade were the best values for the St. Louis Cardinals?

Viva El Birdos

Yadier Molina's Annual Derby To Aid Hurricane Victims

Yadier Molina is putting together an All-Star lineup of Major League friends to provide hurricane relief aid to his native Puerto Rico.

St. Louis Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-2-17: Joel Pineiro Assists In Puerto Rico's U-23 Camp; Richard Castillo Pitched One & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings & Holds Two Inherited Runners On Base For The Hold; Imeldo Diaz Triples & Drives In One Run

Cardinals Winter League

Former Cardinals Released From Puerto Rican Winter League Teams Fro 2017-18 Season

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing) - Caguas
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis) - Caguas
Javier Machuca (former GCL) - Caguas
Pete Parise (former Memphis) - Mayaguez
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis) - Santurce
Iden Nazario (former Springfield) - San Juan
Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis) - San Juan
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout) - San Juan

Joel Pineiro Has Decided To Retire

The veteran pitcher confirmed that the final game of the Classic was the last of his professional career.  (Translated)

Primera Hora

Joel Piniero Replaces Jose DeLeon On Puerto Rico's World Baseball Classic Team

The general manager of Puerto Rico today made the announcement prior to the semifinal of the World Baseball Classic.  (Translated)

Primera Hora

Cardinals Tinker With New Grips, Pitches For 2017

When he was a younger pitcher, gifted with a galactically good curve and looking to keep his other pitches grounder, Cardinals righthander Adam Wainwright would fidget with his grips on pitches, turning his slider into a cutter, his two-seam into a one.

Post-Dispatch

Current & Former Cardinals Playing In MLB Spring Training-World Baseball Classic Matchups 3-9-17: Yadier Molina Hits A Solo Home Run; Donovan Solano Singles Twice & Drives In One Run; Jason Motte Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Colombia) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 with one RBI,one throwing error, and one fielding error.
Oscar Mercado (Palm Beach-Colombia) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted third.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Minnesota beat Colombia 10-7

Allen Craig (former St. Louis-Boston) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one ground into double play.

Boston beat USA 7-5

Carlos Beltran (former St. Louis-Puerto Rico) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Puerto Rico) started at catcher and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Joel Pinerio (former St. Louis-Puerto Rico) entered in the second and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs,threw two wild, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1). (p-s:36-21)(g/f:1-4)

Mark Reynolds (former St. Louis-Colorado) started at third base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one walk.
Jason Motte (former St. Louis-Colorado) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:16-7)(g/f:1-0)

Colorado beat Puerto Rico 10-2

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-9-17: Randy Ruiz Jersey Heading To Baseball Hall Of Fame; Yadier Molina Anxious To Represent Puerto Rico In World Baseball Classic; List Of Current & Former Cardinals Players On WBC Rosters

Cardinals Winter League

Carlos Beltran, Yadier Molina, Joel Pineiro, & J.C. Romero Named To 2017 Puerto Rico World Baseball Classic Roster

World Baseball Classic Official Twitter

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-4-17: Joel Pineiro Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning; Carlos Martinez Confirms Pitching In WBC After Missing Out On LIDOM; Randy Ruiz Singles

Cardinals Winter League

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-28-17: Donovan Solano Doubles & Drives In One Run; Fidencio Flores Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning; Francisco Rivera Singles Twice & Walks

Cardinals Winter League

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-26-17: Evan MacLane Strikes Out Two Over Seven Scoreless Innings For The Win; Ruben Gotay Singles & Walks Twice; Adam Ottavino & Daniel Descalso Not Participating In World Baseball Classic With Italy

Cardinals Winter League

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-22-17: Ruben Gotay Singles, Doubles, Walks, & Drives In Two Runs; Ronny Cedeno Collects Two Singles & Two RBIs; Pedro Rodriguez & Hector Hernandez Each Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning

Cardinals Winter League